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Baby boy (8lbs 15oz at birth-now 1 month old and is 11lbs 2oz) is eating 5oz every 4 hours. is this too many oz or not enough?
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Baby weight: If the baby is taking 5 oz and waiting 4 hours to feed again this is ok and so is his weight
Answered 9/5/2014
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